China reports successful spacecraft landing on Mars, with a rover deployed

The official Xinhua News Agency says a lander touched down and deployed a rover, citing the China National Space Administration.ABC News3 hours ago

China lands on Mars in latest advance for its space program

China has landed a spacecraft on Mars for the first time in the latest advance for its space program. The o…9News2 hours ago

China’s media mouthpiece doubles down on threat of ‘missiles’ being launched at Australia

China’s media mouthpiece has doubled down on an ominous threat only days after saying missiles would be launched at “Australian soil”. Hu Xijin, the …7NEWS.com.au6 hours ago

In US obsession with China, it risks losing sight of Eurasia power play

War scenarios are building around Taiwan as anxieties form around a China-Russia-Iran alliance. But what if China is looking to pin down the US in the east …South China Morning Post11 hours agoOpinion

China accuses the US of ‘coercive diplomacy’ after trade remarks in support of Australia

China has hit back at the United Sates after Secretary of State Antony Blinken said it would stand by Australia in the face of economic coercion by Beijing.SBS News17 hours ago

Xinjiang imams paraded to deny criticism of China’s human rights

At an event for foreign diplomats and media, Uighur Muslim leaders defended the Communist party and denied human rights abuses in Xinjiang.Sydney Morning Herald22 hours ago

First China virus cases in three weeks

Twelve new coronavirus cases have been recorded across China, health officials say.The West Australian10 hours ago

China Lands Spacecraft on Mars

China has landed a spacecraft on Mars for the first time in the latest advance for its space program. The official Xinhua News Agency said Saturday that the …Voice of America2 hours ago

China’s “Involuted” Generation

A new word has entered the popular lexicon to describe feelings of burnout, ennui, and despair.The New Yorker14 hours agoOpinion

Why China investment in Inter brings urgent need to scrutinise owners

As the Italian parliament debates whether Italy should formally recognise that China is guilty of genocide on its Uyghur citizens, the Chinese state is a part-owner …The Guardian2 hours ago

China is concerned about inflation – but it’s not the top priority right now

The People’s Bank of China — and economists parsing its statements — are not as worried about inflation, or expecting much monetary policy change as the …CNBC16 hours ago

China, the West and Covid

Coronavirus is shifting the patterns of international life, including the roles of China and the West. Covid is like an X-ray. It shows up the healthy and unhealthy …The Australian14 hours ago

Corporate activists a bigger economic threat than China

The argument about budget discipline and fiscal rectitude effectively has been cast aside as a partisan debate for a decade or two. A fight between Labor and …The Australian13 hours agoOpinion

Philippines Ignores China Fishing Ban in South Sea

The Philippine government took another step this month in opposing China by telling its vast fishing fleet to ignore Beijing’s annual fishing ban in the South China Sea, where the two countries are locked in a sovereignty dispute. This year’s fishing moratorium “does not apply to our fishermen,” the Philippines’ South China Sea task force said on May 4, as reported by domestic media. Officials have “encouraged” fishing boats to trawl the sea, news website Philstar.com reported. China’s moratorium from May 1 to August 16, imposed unilaterally since 1999 in the northern part of the sea, is in…VOA Asia15 hours ago

War talk: Australia’s more militaristic China rhetoric – Saturday Extra

Militaristic rhetoric about ‘drums of war’, regarding China, raises questions about what can be achieved with that sort of language, and what’s brought it on.ABC News6 hours ago

Tornadoes kill at least seven in China

At least seven people are dead and more than 200 are injured after two tornadoes struck in central and eastern China.The West Australian2 hours ago

US’ China relations fact sheet may ‘pave way’ for the release of Biden’s review of China policy in ‘late May or early June’

The China-US relations fact sheet recently published by the US Department of State could be seen as Washington’s factual overview of its China strategy, and …Global Times19 hours ago

How much influence will China wield in efforts to reform the WTO?

The future of multilateral trade is at a crossroads, and as the World Trade Organization’s new chief says changes are coming to the trade body, China sees a …South China Morning Post16 hours ago

Metals Rally Falters With China Cracking Down on Steel Sector

Industrial materials from copper to iron ore are feeling the pain as China steps up efforts to cool a blistering rally in commodities that’s fanning fears over a global …Bloomberg10 hours ago

Chinese spacecraft successfully lands on surface of Mars, says state media

China’s “Zhurong” rover successfully landed on Mars Saturday, state media reported, a triumph for Beijing’s increasingly bold space ambitions.FRANCE 24 English3 hours ago

China faces ‘tricky’ reforms to unleash new growth as population ages

Even if China is successful in improving the quality of economic growth, observers say it must reform its birth restrictions and boost child care support to meet …South China Morning Post14 hours ago

China Vows Retaliation Against Journalists Unless U.S. Relents

China threatened further retaliation against U.S. journalists, in a sign of growing frustration with the Biden administration over a high-profile diplomatic dispute.Bloomberg17 hours ago

China uses Uyghur forced labour to make solar panels, says report

A report says 45% of the world’s supply of a key panel component is obtained by a system of coercion.Yahoo News Australia5 hours ago

Global Times editor warns of missile attack on Australian soil

Beijing has fired a warning shot at Australia, saying it should prepare to fend off Chinese missiles as tensions flare between the two nations. The threat follows …NEWS.com.au20 hours ago

Dead end for US to politicize trade with China: Global Times editorial

It’s a dead end for the US to politicize trade with China. Except for serving as a political mobilization for a new Cold War, the trade war hasn’t brought any …Global Times14 hours ago

Colombia: China’s New Amigo? – The Diplomat

As Colombia grows closer to China, will it end up giving the U.S. a cold shoulder?The Diplomat14 hours ago

As US pulls out of Afghanistan, China sees opportunities — and potential for chaos

Hong Kong (CNN) China is conflicted about Afghanistan. Speaking at a forum of Central Asian leaders this week, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing …CNN 20 hours ago

How remote work can help solve China’s low birth rate and high pollution

The Chinese government has been at pains to increase fertility and reduce pollution. Raising children in urban China is prohibitively expensive. Telecommuting …South China Morning Post9 hours agoOpinion

Tiangong: China may gain a monopoly on space stations—here’s what to expect

China launched Tianhe-1, the first and main module of a permanent orbiting space station called Tiangong (Heavenly Palace 天 宫), on April 29. Two additional …Phys.org14 hours ago

Ant leapfrogs banks to top China fund sale rankings

Alibaba affiliate Ant Group became China’s largest seller of non-money-market mutual funds in the first quarter, industry data showed, disrupting a market …Reuters19 hours ago

China’s future remains bright regardless of shrinking population fears

China’s future is linked to rising productivity and more skill and technology intensity. Urbanisation, better education and job opportunities for women and …video_youtubeSouth China Morning Post20 hours agoOpinion

BlackRock Australia ETF sees outflows as China ‘indefinitely’ suspends economic dialogue

The withdrawals coincide with China’s recent decision to suspend the China-Australia Strategic Economic Dialogue…ETF Stream22 hours ago

India’s Covid-19 drug makers see Chinese raw material prices soar

Ingredients for drugs like ivermectin that are used to treat disease have risen by 200 to 300 per cent, industry group says.video_youtubeSouth China Morning Post16 hours ago

China makes history with successful Mars landing

This is the first time China has landed a spacecraft on another planet.ampAxios3 hours ago

Alibaba’s New Game in China

By Panos Mourdoukoutas. Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE:BABA) is growing into a bigger but less profitable company. This week, the Chinese e-commerce …Yahoo Finance9 hours ago

US companies research into China’s carbon reduction plan, rush to be part of trillion-size market

US companies are rushing to take a slice of China’s carbon neutrality markets, which could amount to 1000 trillion yuan ($155 trillion) by 2030 and cover …Global Times16 hours ago

EXCLUSIVE Tesla in talks with China’s EVE for low-cost battery supply deal -sources

Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) is in talks with Chinese battery maker EVE Energy Co (300014.SZ) to add the firm to its Shanghai factory supply chain, four people familiar …Reuters12 hours ago

China’s number of new investors grew in April at slowest in 13 mths

The number of China’s new investors grew in April at its slowest pace in 13 months, hit by a lack of upside momentum for the stock market and persistent worries …Reuters1 hour ago

The death of a high school student has exposed a credibility crisis for Chinese authorities

“Truth! Truth! Truth,” shouted the dozens of people gathered outside a Chinese high school on Tuesday in a video widely circulated online. Holding white flowers …CNN 19 hours ago

China’s eager consumers will power its Covid-19 recovery

During China’s most recent long holiday, tourism, box office revenue and consumer good sales surged, returning to pre-pandemic levels. This augurs the …video_youtubeSouth China Morning Post14 hours agoOpinion

China’s music-streaming market faces change amid increased antitrust scrutiny

Tencent’s outsized share of China’s online music-streaming market could put it in the cross hairs of antitrust regulators.South China Morning Post12 hours ago

China reaches a tipping point in 2021 – pv magazine Australia

This year will be a key period in the development of China’s solar PV market. It is the first year of the 14th five-year plan, the first calendar year after President Xi …pv magazine Australia6 hours ago

UK Exports to China resume high growth trend in Q1 2021

UK companies are seeing a significant rise in exports of goods and services to China, despite the ongoing political relations between the two governments.China Briefing22 hours ago

LNG, coal under threat from China

Beijing has an unofficial ban on Australian coal while LNG has also started to be targeted by smaller Chinese buyers. Perry Williams. follow. @perrybwilliams ‏.Daily Telegraph19 hours ago

China’s Mars rover landing: How Zhurong will attempt to touch down on the Red Planet

This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com’s Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights.Space.com11 hours ago

Hong Kongers escape China’s persecution

Communist China’s repressive policies and actions are gradually expanding beyond its borders and mainland China, triggering fear and an exodus of Hong …UCAN16 hours ago

Is China serious about credit tightening?

Andrew Collier is managing director at Orient Capital Research in Hong Kong.After years of rampant growth, there is widespread talk in Beijing about a.Nikkei Asia20 hours agoOpinion

CGTN: China to prioritize conservation in its water diversion project

China will press ahead with the world’s largest water diversion project and prioritize water conservation in the process.Yahoo Finance12 hours ago

Why China believes it’s go big on carbon emission cuts or go home

When President Xi Jinping announced China’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060 last September, local officials responded by cracking down on …Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide10 hours ago

The faux anti-imperialism of denying anti-Uighur atrocities

As evidence of the Chinese government’s atrocities against Uighur and other Turkic Muslims continues to mount – satellite images of concentration camps; …Al Jazeera English14 hours agoOpinion

China’s digital yuan could be the future of money

China is making promising progress with testing its digital yuan currency. It has announced the success of a pilot in Suzhou City, near Shanghai in eastern …Scroll.in10 hours ago

Bangladesh has shown courage against Chinese bullying but Sri Lanka still lacks it

Following the statement, read threat, by the Chinese ambassador to Bangladesh that Beijing-Dhaka ties would be substantially damaged if Bangladesh joins …ThePrint22 hours agoOpinion

Chinese cars in the drivers’ seat for popularity

Australians are choosing cheaper cars over rival UK, US and German imports, with two Chinese brands racing ahead in sales. David McCowen. 4 min read.Daily Telegraph8 hours ago

A Decade Development, Micro Business in China Reforms a New Ecosystem

PRNewswire/ — From 2012 to 2021, micro businesses in China have experienced a continuous development. After ten years of growth, Chinese market greets …PRNewswire17 hours ago

German exhibition company eyes greater opportunity in China – Xinhua | English.news.cn

SHANGHAI, May 14 (Xinhua) — Biofach China and Craft Beer China, two concurrent exhibitions held by NurnbergMesse, an international exhibition company …Xinhua15 hours ago

A real-life ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ — Chinese-style | TheHill

China’s brutal campaign against Uyghur women was underscored this week by a national census report revealing that China’s population has barely increased …The Hill17 hours agoOpinion

With Eye on China, India and Europe to Restart Stalled Trade Talks

The decision by India and the European Union to restart stalled talks on a free trade pact comes amid growing unease on both sides about China’s rise, …VOA Asia15 hours ago

BlackRock names head of its China wealth management joint venture

BlackRock tapped the head of its China institutional client business to lead the firm’s new wealth management joint venture in Shanghai.Pensions & Investments13 hours ago

China Moves to Limit Private Sector Role in Elementary Schools

China moved to restrict the role of private schools in the early years of education, part of a broader effort by President Xi Jinping to strengthen the role of the state …Bloomberg13 hours ago

If COVID is natural, China must prove it: Nicholas Wade asks scientists to demand evidence

Nicholas Wade on Friday urged the scientists to come together & submit a report that would pressurize China into divulging details of the outbreak of COVID-19.Republic World12 hours ago

Mosques disappear as China strives to ‘build a beautiful Xinjiang’

China News: Foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said on Wednesday some mosques had been demolished, while others had been upgraded and …Times of India17 hours ago

Kazakh ban on foreign farmland sales fails to quell China distrust

ALMATY, Kazakhstan — Kazakhstan has passed a law that prohibits the sale and leasing of agricultural land to foreigners and foreign companies, under.Nikkei Asia18 hours ago

Kangtai Biological’s COVID-19 vaccine gets emergency use approval in China

BEIJING (Reuters) – China has given emergency use approval to a COVID-19 vaccine developed by Shenzhen Kangtai Biological Products, the company said o.WHBL News14 hours ago

‘The world has capitulated to China’

Sky News contributor Prue MacSween says “the world has capitulated to China” which “seems to be running the UN” and has everyone running scared.Herald Sun18 hours ago

China internet sector crackdown turns to ride hailing

HONG KONG — Didi Chuxing and nine of its smaller ride-hailing rivals were summoned by top Chinese regulators on Friday over complaints about their bu.Nikkei Asia18 hours ago

University Researcher Sentenced to Prison for Lying on Grant Applications to Develop Scientific Expertise for China

WASHINGTON – An Ohio man and rheumatology professor and researcher with strong ties to China was sentenced to 37 months in prison for making false …Department of Justice14 hours ago

China EV makers’ targeting Western markets has ‘tremendous implications” for metal mix – MINING.COM

New report says as Chinese automakers move into developed markets they bring with them cheaper nickel and cobalt-free batteries.MINING.com23 hours ago

Census ignites debate over whether China has fallen into ‘low fertility trap’

The total fertility rate is at 1.3, far below the replacement rate of 2.1.. Read more at straitstimes.com.The Straits Times16 hours ago

China Mars rover set to land soon

China says its Mars probe and accompanying rover are expected to land on the red planet sometime between Saturday and Wednesday. The China National …The Canberra Times15 hours ago

US eyes billions in basic research spending to counter China

A US Senate committee has authorised US$110 billion in spending for basic research in AI, semiconductors, biotech and other areas as the country aims to …South China Morning Post12 hours ago

India-China Conflict: India Was Too Busy Befriending China While PLA Was Preparing For War: Expert

India’s Modi government “failed to foresee” China’s aggression in the Himalayas, leading to the prolonged border standoff between Indian and Chinese troops in …EurAsian Times16 hours ago

MG China developing its first electric sports car

MG as a brand has had remarkable growth here since its rebirth under Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation ownership, its sales fortunes to date on the …2GB5 hours ago

China plugs tax loophole with import levies for key blending fuels

China will introduce hefty taxes on imports of light cycle oil (LCO), mixed aromatics and diluted bitumen from June 12 aiming to curb imports blamed for …Reuters13 hours ago

How North American trade can restore balance with China | TheHill

On Monday, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will hold its first free trade commission ministerial meeting. The occasion will set the tone for …The Hill10 hours agoOpinion

Chinese electric car company Xpeng predicts chip shortage will last another quarter

Xpeng’s U.S.-listed shares fell nearly 4.9% in Thursday’s trading session despite the start-up reporting greater-than-expected revenue in the first quarter.CNBC23 hours ago

GT investigates: World COVID-19 vaccine production accelerates as China licenses own doses overseas

With the G7 group urged by civil society organizations to share COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing technology and provide financial support to the COVID-19 …Global Times16 hours ago

Xiao Meili asked a man to stop smoking. China’s right wing went berserk.

PALO ALTO, U.S. — It began as a night out with friends, and a polite request to stop smoking. It ended with death threats, lawsuits, and a life upended by China’s …Nikkei Asia5 hours ago

China defends handling of rocket that fell to Earth

BEIJING — China’s government defended its handling of a rocket booster that burned up over the Indian Ocean and said Monday it was unfairly being held to …North State Journal10 hours ago

A “glimpse” at the bridge between the Holy See and China

“A Bridge with China – The Pope and the Apostolic Delegation in Peking (1919-1939)” is the working translation of a just-published book by Fr. Adel Afif Nasr …Vatican News14 hours ago

China Telecom inaugurates data center in Jinchang, China

China Telecom reportedly invests $10.8 million in 203 rack-facility.DatacenterDynamics16 hours ago

China’s seafood demand could triple, researchers predict

China’s requirements for seafood imports could more than treble to as high as 18 million metric tons (MT) by 2030, according to a report published by the Royal …SeafoodSource14 hours ago

Yum China CEO: Online ordering surge ‘will continue’ post-pandemic

Yum China CEO Joey Wat said she expects continued growth in online ordering at the company’s nearly 11000 coffee shops and restaurants across the country, …Yahoo Finance14 hours ago

China Mars rover to land between Saturday and Wednesday

BEIJING (AP) — China says its Mars probe and accompanying rover are expected to land on the red planet sometime between Saturday and Wednesday …KWKT – FOX 4417 hours ago

Get ready for post-Kissinger era China-US ties

Zheng Yongnian, acting dean of the School of Humanities and Social Science at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen), recently raised a new …Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide18 hours ago

Move Over, Patty Jenkins: How China’s Jia Ling Became the World’s Highest-Grossing Female Director

China’s Jia Ling has become the world’s highest-grossing female film director thanks to the word of mouth driven hit ‘Hi, Mom.’Variety17 hours ago

Alert: State media say China has landed a spacecraft on Mars for first time in latest advance for its space program

BEIJING (AP) — State media say China has landed a spacecraft on Mars for first time in…Albany Times Union3 hours ago

Cainiao launches its first China-Hungary cargo flight | Logistics

Chinese logistics company Cainiao has announced the launch of its first cargo flight, joining Hungary with China to meet rising demand in Eastern Europe.Supply Chain Digital – The Procurement & Supply Chain Platform13 hours ago

China reports fuel export data to North Korea for first time in 5 months

China reported its fuel exports to North Korea for the first time in months, according to the United Nations (U.N.). According to the most recent data, China sent …NK News19 hours ago

A review of China’s Tianwen-1 Mars exploration mission

By: Global Times | Published: May 15, 2021 12:04 PM. Nearly 300 days after launch, China’s #Tianwen-1 probe successfully landed on the #Mars, which marks …Global Times36 minutes ago

China Loan at Risk as Nigeria Faces New Claim Over Power Deal

A Nigerian company that lost out on a contract to build a multibillion-dollar hydropower plant has filed a $400 million arbitration claim against the nation’s …Bloomberg15 hours ago

Inflation and China’s Slowing Stimulus Could Spell Trouble for Emerging Markets

Inflation—and the possibility of higher U.S. rates and a stronger dollar—combined with a slowdown in China’s credit cycle could spell trouble for emerging …Barron’s20 hours ago

Biden redraws battle lines in the tech war with China

President Joe Biden’s administration has put his predecessor’s assault on Chinese tech on ice.Telegraph.co.uk17 hours ago

Huge Titanic replica to open in China

SUINING: The Titanic is being brought back from the deep, more than a century after its ill-fated maiden voyage, at a landlocked Chinese theme park where …Arab News21 hours ago

Trade Minister Dan Tehan reflects on one year since China imposed tariffs on Australian barley

Australia’s trade minister Dan Tehan says he’s still waiting to hear from his Chinese counterpart, as he seeks to resume trade that’s been lost with China.ABC News20 hours ago

What China’s Aging Population Means for Retirement and Health Providers

New Chinese census data released this week confirmed that the country’s birthrate is slowing and that China faces an aging population crisis—one the …Barron’s19 hours ago

China’s census signals looming demographic crisis, East Asia News & Top Stories

Children at a park in Xiapu county, Fujian province, in March. China’s latest census shows its total fertility rate is 1.3, far below the replacement rate of 2.1.The Straits Times7 hours ago

Reckitt shortlists bidders for $2bln Mead Johnson China business -sources

British consumer goods company Reckitt Benckiser Group (RKT.L) has shortlisted bidders including Bain Capital, Carlyle Group (CG.O) and dairy producer Yili …Reuters22 hours ago

China Grains Trade Scrambles for Data After Key Source Goes Dark

The unexplained suspension of operations of a key Chinese agricultural data provider has left traders, analysts and brokers scrambling for other sources of …Agweb Powered by Farm Journal15 hours ago

China targets 60% reuse of household waste by 2025

China has set a target to reuse 60% of its urban household waste by 2025, according to reports, as parts of the country are ‘still struggling’ to keep up with …Circular Online19 hours ago

Update on the State of Privacy Law in China

China is continuing to move forward with its first comprehensive privacy law. China recently issued a second version of the draft Personal Information Protection …JD Supra7 hours ago

Production base of Chinese vaccines around the world

China is issuing more licenses to its global partners to locally produce Chinese-developed vaccines. Licensing enables overseas partners to secure fast access …Global Times16 hours ago

Liaoning Urban Renewal & the 9th China (Shenyang) International Modern Architecture Exposition Was Held

SHENYANG, China, May 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — On May 13, 2021, Liaoning Urban Renewal and the 9th China (Shenyang) International Modern Architecture …PRNewswire21 hours ago

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